Investing.com -- Republican officials at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are preparing to revise the agency’s cryptocurrency policies as early as next week, according to Reuters. This comes in conjunction with the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda are considering initiating a process that could lead to clear guidance or rules on when a cryptocurrency is considered a security. They are also planning to review some ongoing cryptocurrency enforcement cases in court, said two of the sources.
The anticipated changes are in line with the views of Paul Atkins, Trump’s choice for SEC chair. Atkins, a former SEC commissioner, is known for his positive stance towards cryptocurrency. It is expected that he will end the rigorous crypto regulation enforced by President Biden’s Democratic SEC chair, Gary Gensler. Gensler has announced his resignation, effective January 20, the day Trump is set to take office.
With Gensler’s departure, Peirce and Uyeda will constitute the majority among the SEC’s politically-appointed commissioners. They are expected to start implementing changes in the interim period, according to the sources.
Both Peirce and Uyeda are known for their support of cryptocurrencies and have previously criticized Gensler’s harsh approach towards the industry. They have also proposed alternative crypto-friendly initiatives in the past.
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